Flowery Branch — Former Georgia linebacker Odell Thurman, who was released by Cincinnati Monday after being suspended the past two seasons for substance-abuse violations, will not be pursued by the Falcons.
"We are pleased with our linebackers," Falcons' general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. "We'll move forward with the players we have on our roster."
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Thurman was drafted in the second round by the Bengals in 2005.
Falcons waive punter
The Falcons waived undrafted rookie free agent punter Jimmie Kaylor Thursday. The graduate of Colorado State University was signed by the Falcons on April 28.
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